Category Archives: The Good Life

Voila!

Confession time:  I hate coffee- dislike the taste so much that I don’t even care for mocha ice cream.  My caffeinated beverage of choice is tea and I am nuts about a relatively new place (fiveish months old?) that has opened in downtown … Continue reading

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Flying Dog Beer Dinner

Apparently the Flying Dog Brewery is co-hosting a beer dinner at the Red Horse Inn tonight.  How did I miss this?  Flying dog beers are frequently reviewed here but somehow this event flew under my radar.  Well the dinner is sold … Continue reading

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L.O.V.E.

All sorts of catchy titles and puns come to mind but the bottom line is I love the Lebherz Oil and Vinegar Emporium (LOVE).  The place rocks!  I finally got around to going in there and I have no idea why … Continue reading

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Menu For Friday

Caramelized onion, sausage, and manchego cheese Flatbreads With Belle de Brillet Pear Martinis Duo of Moroccan Salads: Beet/Tomato and Carrot 1988 Veuve Cliquot Champagne Brut Vintage Rare Heirloom Squash Farrotto with “Mashed” Cauliflower and Brussel Sprout Chiffonade 2005 Windy Oaks … Continue reading

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A Desire for Cider

I’ve been on a cider kick lately.  It started when I was looking at all the apples we had on our trees.  I use very little, to no pesticides/fungicides on our fruit.  Consequently they are not the most beautiful to look … Continue reading

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I Love Summer!

Today’s harvest from the garden.

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Mojitos

The first mojito of the season! Happy Friday everyone . Trying out my new iphone. Hopefully I can use it to snap some more pictures for reviews .

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all.  Posts have  been light  as life has overtaken blogging but stay tuned there is more to come.  Best wishes to everyone and sincerest hopes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Some poached pear salad with goat cheese from … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving 2009

Happy Thanksgiving to all!  My favorite holiday since its about food, drink, family and gratitude.  Dinner for 12 at stately Fred Manor:  Appetizers:   Cheese Plate & assorted munchies To drink:  assorted bubblies: La Marca Prosecco, Soligo Prosecco and Conde … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary to Me (again)

Well another year gone by and  Fred Foodie is now two years old.  It seems like just yesterday that I wrote my first Happy Anniversary post.  I also took this time last year to look at my goals for the blog.  I am … Continue reading

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